Thursday, January 23, 2014

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT ON AUTHOR FIONA ARCHER & GIVEAWAY!!!!

Hello all and welcome to Book Obsessed Chicks Spotlight on author Fiona Archer. This lovely lady is from Down Under and she wrote a pretty hot book called,

CHLOE'S DOUBLE DRAW which is an erotic M/F/M romance that released in 2012 and this week, her latest, the second book in the King's Bluff, Wyoming series, HIGH STAKES LOVING released. I thought my awesome followers would like to have an insight into this mysterious lady from Australia who writes about the American West.

Welcome to Book Obsessed Chicks Fiona and thank you for answering
my questions.

1. Can you
please tell us a bit about yourself?

I’m a self-confessed nerd who loves reading murder mysteries
books, watching movies when it’s raining, and sharing coffee and a laugh with
friends. I loved being a teenager in the 80s and have the shoulder pads to
prove it. While I love to dance, I have no sense of rhythm and have been told
by so-called friends that my jive is in fact a crime against humanity.

2. When and
how did you know you wanted to be a writer?

The “when” was in my early teenage years. I hated
high-school and would lose myself in the world of my Mum’s Mills & Boon
(Harlequin) romances. Throw in some Johanna Lindsey novels and I was hooked. I
wanted to create arrogant, alpha male heroes that grab the girl and make her
theirs.

3. Tell us
about your upcoming work?

High-Stakes Loving is book 2 in my King’s Bluff, Wyoming
series and showcases Reagan, Quinn and Mike’s story. These characters were
first introduced in Chloe’s Double Draw, the first book of the series. When
writing that first story, a shy librarian named Reagan popped into my head.
When she initially encountered Quinn and Mike, it was like a perfect Dom/sub
storm. Her shyness just revved their Dom engines harder, and they’ve made it
their mission to claim her. But like everything in life, you have to work for
what you want, as these Ex-SEALS find out.

Lexi Blake is a fabulous friend and someone whose generosity
of spirit and friendship is a blessing.

I’m so damn lucky to have both of these amazing women in my
life.

5. Can you tell us your favorite character from your books
so far and why?

I’d have to say Reagan. She’s a lover of books, defender of
libraries and rescue kitties and has a soft heart. The more I wrote of that
story, the more she grew in confidence and showed the steel that lay underneath
those soft curves.

6. Was it difficult for you to get published?

It was difficult for me to finish the first book. I’d never
written a full story before, so my learning curve was steep. Having awesome
support from author friends who provided critiques helped knock my rough drafts
into shape. Once I actually submitted the story to Siren, it was accepted
within a few days.

Reading, gardening, going to the movies. I’d love to say
something exciting like skydiving, but I’m terrified of heights and suffer from
vertigo, so that cancels out most adrenaline rush type hobbies.

9. Tell us a bit about your workshop(s) at the conference?

Cherise Sinclair and I led in a SPANKING 101 session at
RomCon in 2013. It was fun! And yes, she spanked my bum. We had lots of laughs
and made sure people enjoyed the topic by keeping it light and showing them how
it can be a fun way to get your guy interested in BDSM.

10. Do you have any favorite TV shows?

I’m one of those kids that grew up on M.A.S.H. and that
appreciation for dry wit has stayed with me for life. I loved Seinfield and The
West Wing. Oh, and some old favorites include some classic UK comedies such as
“On the Buses” and “Steptoe and Son”. Current favorite is Sleepy Hollow. LOVE
that show!

11. What’s next for you?

I’m writing the third book in the King’s Bluff series. I
have plans for six in the series. And, I want to start some self-pub projects
in the next twelve months.

12. What would you like readers to know about you?

I am a reader first and that means I have my own “fan-girl”
moments, so that’s why I love having readers get in touch with me.

When I wake up in the morning I never suffer from bed hair.
So whatever you may have or will hear in the future, it’s all lies.

And I totally didn’t cajole/force Lexi Blake to spend loads
of money on eye-shadow and stuff when she took me into a store in Dallas so she
could buy some hair product. Totally did not do that. Honest.

Let me entice you. . .

Former SEALs Quinn and Mike have discovered in King’s Bluff,
Wyoming, a town that embraces ménage and BDSM lifestyles. Even better, they found a sweet woman they
could love—if they could only gain the shy librarian’s trust. Overhearing that
she adores capture fantasy stories, the two Doms know exactly how to get her attention.

Trapped between two experienced Masters, Reagan surrenders.
They’re commanding, determined, yet gentle, and everything she ever wanted.
Even as she learns what it is to be cherished, a secret from the past emerges,
threatening her reputation. She hires her lovers to investigate, expecting them
to be on her side. But the damning evidence they uncover rocks their
relationship.

As pressure for the truth mounts, danger stalks Reagan.
Someone out there believes secrets are best left buried.

Long-held misconceptions and fears stand in their way,
risking their futures and allowing the threat closer. The three must fight as
one for their love to survive.

Time for some High-Stakes Loving. . .

Mike pushed the door closed with the kind of unhurried movement
that reeked of confidence. He leaned back against the wood, crossing his arms
over his chest. Quinn stepped forward, hat in one hand and a black gym bag in
the other.

She frowned and glanced up at his face.

“A SEAL always keeps a bag handy. Mike and I have everything
we need in here.” He dropped the bag at his feet, followed by his hat.

“Everything?” She guessed he meant more than a clean shirt
and deodorant.

“For tonight anyway.” Quinn stalked forward, his body now so
close she had to lift her chin high to meet his gaze. “Reality-check time. I’ll
ask you again. Do you want this, Reagan? Because we’re not some pansy-ass Ken
doll version of Doms.” He caught her wrists and drew them behind her back,
holding them there with one hand.

Her pussy throbbed. She tested his hold, wanting, no,
needing to struggle. He tightened his grip. Firm. Inescapable.

Quinn used his grip to push her up against him. “You’re
caught, sweetness. And that’s just a preview of things to come. We’re gonna
order you about, tie you up, eat your pussy till you’re begging us to let you
come, say no because that’s the kind of bastards we are, then we’re gonna eat
you up all over again.” He lifted his free hand and ran his thumb over her
bottom lip. “I want to discover all the ways you light up when we bury our
cocks inside that warm heaven between your legs. You’ll come when we say so and
not before. Defy us and you’ll be punished. Still interested?”

Dominated. Tied. Theirs.

Her mouth opened but her voice refused to cooperate.

Mike pushed off the door. “We need the words, Reagan.”

“Y-yes.”

Quinn lessened his hold until her hands fell away to her
sides. Somehow, the action left her…bereft.

“Strip,” Mike ordered.

“Here, in the hallway?” They had to be kidding.

Mike’s mouth pressed down in a harsh line. But it was his
cold stare washing over her like an icy bath that made her gulp.

She hurried to remove her shirt and tank top. Her fingers
struggled to get a grip, as if covered in woolen mittens. Why did the guys have
to stand so close?

Dragging the tank top over her head, the easy-fit cotton now
impersonated skin-tight spandex, hooking on her elbows until with one hard
pull, she managed to lurch free. Sexy, Reagan. With her gaze lowered, she
dropped the clothing at her feet.

Thank God for front-closing bras. Her breasts spilled out.
Don’t think about all that pale skin. Just hurry. They’re waiting. The white
cotton joined the rest of her clothing. After toeing off her sneakers, she
pulled her panties down with her jeans.

The cool air wafted over her bare skin. She shivered. There
she was, naked in front of Mike and Quinn. And yet, every part of her was alive
with a slow burn that kindled from deep between her legs. She moved her gaze
from Quinn’s boots to her chest. The hard points of her nipples stood like
beacons, screaming her arousal.

Oh, heck, her breasts. She raised her arms.

“Hands by your sides, sugar.” Quinn’s deep voice cut in.

Lowering her hands was like refusing to swim even as the
water closed over her head. Her fingers twitched. A tightness filled her belly.
Standing there, like a horse on display, seemed so wrong. Shouldn’t she argue
back?

“We’re going to push you, Reagan. Well beyond what you’re
used to from a partner. In or out of bed.” Mike tilted his head. “Have you been
with a Dom before?”

“No.” Only in her dreams. This reality was so much more.

Mike walked behind her.

She forced herself not to swivel around. Look ahead. Chin
up.

A line of knuckles brushed against her butt cheek.

She started. Her breasts jiggled.

Mike’s chuckle singed her ears. “Easy, sub.”

She dragged her gaze up to Quinn’s face. The heat of his
stare made her stomach muscles quiver, as if he’d twirled a feather over her
belly button.

“Ever been tied up?” Mike’s hand curved over her hip.

“No.” Her face heated. It seemed so foreign and carnal,
talking about bondage in such a matter-of-fact way.

“Spanked?”

“N-no.” She coughed past the shag pile carpet coating her
throat. “I haven’t done anything, besides, you know, normal stuff.” Two lovers
at college and an ex-boyfriend in Sheridan. All missionary men, and she wasn’t
talking bibles.

This time Quinn chuckled. “We’re gonna open up a whole new
world for you, sweetheart.”

So I've managed to down my first cup of coffee and braced to face the day. Thanks again to Kimberly for allowing me to 'show and tell' my books. :) If you chicks have any questions, please, shout them out here in the comments and I'll be happy to answer. And most of all, I hope you fall in love with the sassy subs and alpha Doms of King's Bluff!

Seems like I've been waiting for like FOREVER for this book to come out. No sooner did I finish CDD and I wanted this book right there at my greedy little fingertips so I could continue reading! I just know that it's going to be worth the wait!! :)

Looking forward to just diving into this book and then I'll be waiting, very patiently, honest! for the next book in the series!

I have to say that this series interests me not only for the D/s but because it's so close to home (as I'm in MT) and because, let's face it, cowboys and military men are HOT!

Thanks so much Fiona for continuing on with this series! I'm positive that this newest edition is going to be well worth the wait!

Setting a book in another country and making it feel "authentic" is a challenge. The good thing is, I have friends who've lived in Montana and other western parts of the US. They were a fabulous resource for me in getting some facts right. Also, my critique partner and beta readers are all American, so they pick up on my "Aussieisms" in general speech, e.g. Windscreen v's Windshield.

I love the fact that with King's Bluff, I can meld the Aussie and American traits together to form my quirky town. Having Aussie ancestors that founded King's Bluff meant that while they adapted to living so far away from home, they also kept traditions and left the "Aussie mark" in their own way. Such as naming the streets after Australian cities and having the Imperial Pub. Every country town in Australia at one time had/or still has a pub called "The Imperial". :)

Man, I'm bummed I won't be in the US this year. I just LOVED RomCon last year. Authors and readers could meet up and chat in such a relaxed atmosphere. It is, so far, my favourite reader/author convention.

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